Neuroscience Unit Administrator - Patient Flow & Admin

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff on an inpatient unit. You will coordinate patient flow, admissions, discharges and transfers, while handling confidential information and providing outstanding customer service to patients and visitors.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, scheduling, medical record updates, and collaboration with nursing and ancillary departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
• Certified Health Unit Coordinato r - NAHUC preferred
• Administrative support experience 1-2 years required

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and other duties to assist in the general administration of the floor or unit.
• Greets and interacts with patients, families, visitors and coworkers in person and via communication tools in a professional manner.
• Receives, prioritizes, organizes and manages information at the central nursing station, and throughout the unit.
• Schedules consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport to other departments.
• Enters into electronic medical record accurate and timely information about admissions, discharges and transfers to facilitate efficient patient throughput.
• Contacts ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services and supplies; tracks status and location; uses designated process for identifying and facilitating repairs.
• May assist manager with payroll duties or scheduling of staff, or supervision of unit secretaries. Duties may vary by department.

Education

High School Diploma or Associate's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff on an inpatient unit. You will coordinate patient flow, admissions, discharges and transfers, while handling confidential information and providing outstanding customer service to patients and visitors.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, scheduling, medical record updates, and collaboration with nursing and ancillary departments.